Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs

The Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs (OPIA) develops, maintains, and communicates the Department’s message through media relations and public, intergovernmental, and Veteran engagement to empower Veterans and their families. We oversee the Department’s communications with Veterans, the public, VA employees, and the news media. We also provide VA leadership with strategic advice, guidance, and information by fostering partnerships and liaising between state, local, tribal, insular, and international governments. OPIA works to build confidence in VA and its readiness to serve America’s Veterans of all generations.